Responsibilities:
- Provide support and assistance to individuals in their daily activities
- Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Administer medications according to prescribed instructions
- Monitor and record vital signs of patients
- Assist with meal planning, preparation, and feeding
- Perform light housekeeping duties to ensure a clean and safe environment
- Provide companionship and emotional support to patients
- Assist with mobility and transfers, including heavy lifting if necessary
- Follow care plans and instructions provided by healthcare professionals
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in caregiving or nursing is preferred
- Knowledge of senior care and patient care practices
- Familiarity with home care and nursing home settings
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical tasks as required
- Experience in dementia care is a plus
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Compassionate and patient-oriented approach to caregiving
- Ability to follow instructions and care plans accurately
If you are passionate about providing quality care to individuals in need, we encourage you to apply for the position of Support Worker. We offer competitive compensation, flexible scheduling options, and opportunities for career growth. Join our team today and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.75 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Selkirk, MB R1A 0Z7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Drivers License (required)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Location:
- Selkirk, MB R1A 0Z7 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
